The Albion Foundation are delighted to welcome youth support and mentoring company, Free 2 Dream In the Community (F2D-ITC) to our Patrons Club. 

Based across Birmingham and the Black Country, F2D-ITC was established to help support children and young people in the community through workshops based on entrepreneurship, creativity and mentoring. 

As qualified mentors and business owners, Company Director Dan Gardiner believes it's an exciting opportunity to empower young talent.

 "At F2D in the Community, we believe in empowering young talent and giving back to the communities that inspire us," Gardiner said. "Sponsoring Owen [Locke, goalkeeper for Albion Blind] in his football journey with The Albion Foundation is more than just support - it’s a commitment to helping him reach his full potential on and off the pitch. 

"We admire his dedication, passion, and hard work, and we’re proud to stand by him as he chases his dreams."

Events and partnerships coordinator Jayne Norton says that welcoming another local business with roots in the community is key to long-term growth of the Foundation.

“We are delighted to welcome F2D-ITC to our rapidly-expanding Patrons Club,” Norton said. “It’s another opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with another excellent local business.

“After meeting them, it was clear of the company’s admiration for our award-winning work within the community. We look forward to watching this Patronship blossom, and welcome them to the Patrons Club.”

Find out more about F2D-ITC and the work they do HERE.

Join the Foundation’s Patron Club to make a difference in the community and join a collection of prospering businesses HERE.